Founder Feature: Haylee Jordan and Tom Eddleston of FABRIC

Founder Feature: Haylee Jordan and Tom Eddleston of FABRIC

Author: Startup CPG October 17, 2025 Duration: 38:19

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker speaks with Haylee Jordan and Tom Eddleston, co-founders of FABRIC—a purpose-driven beverage brand redefining what it means to drink consciously.

Haylee and Tom share their journey from concept to launch, reflecting on the whirlwind experience of bringing FABRIC to market in less than a year. They discuss how purpose and sustainability have been built into the company from day one—through its status as a Public Benefit Corporation, its commitment to mental health initiatives, and its pursuit of B Corp certification. The conversation also covers their creative approach to branding, design collaboration, and their partnership with Protect Our Winters.


Listeners will enjoy a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how FABRIC is weaving together mission, innovation, and authenticity.


Tune in to hear how FABRIC is reimagining the future of social beverages through creativity, community, and conscious business practices.


Listen in as they share about:


  • Founding and Brand Story
  • Brand Mission & Purpose
  • Sustainability and Social Impact
  • Branding, Design, and Collaboration
  • Marketing and Communication Challenges
  • Product Development and Market Strategy
  • Social Media & Marketing Challenges


Episode Links:

Website: https://www.enjoyfabric.com/ 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkfabric
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleejordan/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-eddleston/ 


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Behind every product on a store shelf, there's a story of risk, innovation, and relentless hustle. The Startup CPG Podcast, brought to you by the community at Startup CPG, digs into those stories where theory meets the messy reality of building a brand. You'll hear founders recount the pivotal moments that nearly broke their company and the breakthroughs that saved it, moving beyond polished success tales. Conversations often turn to the buyer's perspective, offering a rare look at what actually gets a product onto retail floors. The focus is relentlessly practical, dissecting supply chain snags, packaging dilemmas, and marketing strategies that cut through the noise. This podcast operates like a field manual for the trenches of consumer packaged goods, built on the belief that shared knowledge is the best advantage. Tune in for candid exchanges that feel more like a mastermind session than a broadcast, all aimed at demystifying the path to shelf space and sustainable growth.
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